Phone Prank Shakes Up BBNaija House Prank Moves Housemates to Secret Room Dede and Joanna Are Not Evicted Big Brother’s unpredictable instructions, signaled by a ringing red phone, shocked both fans and housemates with a sudden and surprising twist on the popular reality show Big Brother Naija. Eko Hot Blog reports that when Dede answered … Read more
Today’s Music Lacks Enduring Messages Young Artists to Create Timeless Songs Chimezie Advises Artists to Improve Their Lyrics Veteran Nigerian musician Bright Chimezie recently expressed his concerns about the lyrical quality of modern music during an episode of the CreativTea podcast. Eko Hot Blog reports that while he acknowledges that today’s artists produce great rhythms … Read more
Tiwa backs Tems in Afrobeats “Big 3” debate Tems’ rise includes two Grammy Awards Female artistes push global boundaries Famous songstress Tiwa has publicly called for her colleague, Tems, to be recognized as one of the genre’s top artists. As Eko blog reports, this challenge questions the long-standing “Big 3” narrative, which exclusively celebrates the … Read more
The Nigerian entertainment industry has continued to thrive in 2024, with Nigerian artists making significant strides on the global stage through impressive music and high-quality films. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the music scene has particularly excelled, with exceptional streaming numbers and substantial revenue generation. While exact streaming data of individual tracks is limited, several … Read more
Shina Akanni Dismisses Fears of Fuji Music’s Decline Amid Artist Conflicts “Fuji Music Is Serious Business,” Shina Akanni Reflects on Genre’s Longevity Shina Akanni Urges Young Fuji Artists to Embrace “Old School” Wisdom for Success Fuji singer Shina Akanni has addressed concerns about the impact of conflicts among artists on the longevity of the genre, … Read more
Asake, known by fans as “Mr. Money,” has swiftly ascended the ranks within the Nigerian music scene, captivating audiences with his infectious music since his debut single in 2020. His unique sound resonates with listeners, infusing a distinct vibe that uplifts spirits across Nigeria. Amidst his rapid rise, Asake has etched a prominent place for … Read more
Burna Boy responds to Speed Darlington’s release from police detention. He hints that critics are lucky he has a lot to lose. Burna Boy posts a message on Instagram, warning those who mock him. Nigerian singer Burna Boy has finally spoken after the release of Speed Darlington from police detention. Darlington, who was Initially arrested … Read more
Nigerian singers Rema and Asake have earned spots on former United States President Barack Obama’s favorite music list for 2024. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Obama unveiled his annual playlist on Saturday, featuring Yayo by Rema and Active by Asake, which also includes American rapper Travis Scott. South African artist Tyla joined the list with … Read more
Nigerian skit-maker-turned-musician Nasboi has made an unexpected and humorous request to superstar Davido, asking the singer to give him one of his unused cars on a higher purchase plan. The playful appeal, which has since gone viral, was shared in a post on X (formerly Twitter). Nasboi wrote to Davido: “Senior man @davido, any car … Read more
Nigerian songstress Tiwa Savage has finally opened up about her divorce from her ex-husband, Tunji Balogun, popularly known as TeeBillz. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in an interview on The Receipts Podcast, Tiwa Savage revealed that TeeBillz was responsible for the announcement of their separation, emphasizing that she did not initiate the breakup. She explained … Read more
Nigerian singer Timi Dakolo has shared that his journey into music was purely by chance. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a recent episode of the On The Record podcast, the Great Nation hitmaker reflected on his path to becoming a professional musician, revealing that music was initially just a hobby. Dakolo explained that he … Read more
The lawyer representing controversial Nigerian singer Speed Darlington, Stan Alieke of Law Capitol, has attributed his client’s prolonged detention to the involvement of high-profile individuals in the case. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Speed Darlington’s ongoing detention has sparked public interest since his second arrest on November 27 during a performance in Owerri, Imo State. … Read more
Queen Dami, the estranged wife of the late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, has announced the end of her relationship with controversial Nigerian singer, Portable. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the split follows a heated incident during Dami’s TikTok live session, where Portable interrupted to question her activities online and insinuate she was practicing … Read more
Nigerian celebrity dancer, Lil Smart, has made serious allegations against popular musicians Naira Marley and Zinoleesky. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Idowu Smart Emmanuel, better known as Lil Smart, accused Azeez Adeshina Fashola (Naira Marley) and Oniyide Azeez (Zinoleesky) of plotting to take his life. In a series of Instagram posts, Lil Smart claimed that … Read more
Nigerian singer Davido has shared insights into his philanthropic work and his stance on drug addiction, clarifying that he does not consider marijuana a hard drug. EKO HOT BLOG reports that during a recent appearance on The Morning Hustle podcast, Davido revealed that for the third consecutive year, he has pledged donations to orphanages and … Read more
Nigerian music superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has revealed the reasons behind his decision to marry his long-time girlfriend, Chioma. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that in an interview on The Morning Hustle podcast on Tuesday, Davido opened up about his relationship with Chioma, sharing that their bond has lasted over a decade. “She’s … Read more
Popular Nigerian singer Timaya has opened up about his decision to remain single, despite his successful career. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the singer explained that marriage has never been something he has been drawn to, stating that it’s simply not a desire he holds. However, he made it clear that he hasn’t completely ruled … Read more
Afrobeats star Timaya has revealed that fellow artist Eedris Abdulkareem lacks respect within the music industry because of his outspoken nature. Timaya made this statement during a recent interview on Naija FM, Lagos. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Timaya downplayed comparisons between himself and Abdulkareem, emphasizing their different personalities. When the host remarked that both … Read more
Nigerian singer Raoul John Njeng-Njeng, better known as Skales, has asserted that he played a role in the rise to fame of his colleague, Burna Boy. In a recent interview with Naija FM in Lagos, Skales shared that he inspired Burna Boy during a pivotal moment in his career. According to Skales, Burna Boy, who … Read more
Nigerian singer Yemi Alade has criticized prominent media outlets Cool FM and Clout Africa, accusing them of blacklisting her music and refusing to forgive her over a past disagreement. In a post shared on her X (formerly Twitter) account, the Grammy-nominated artist alleged that both organizations removed her music catalog from their platforms after she … Read more